741 A Million Times for You 103 (1/2)

After hearing her words, Shi Qingzhou sighed and said, ”I think he's very devoted to you. Xiaoning, you two already have a child together anyway. If you still have feelings for him, you should consider reconciling with him. But the decision lies with you. I won't give you any pressure. Your happiness should come first.”

”Mother, don't worry. I have plans of my own. I'd like to live a peaceful life from now on. As for marriage… I dare not carry any more hopes in it. I'm very touched by what he has done for me too, but I just can't forget about that incident. I guess I'll just let nature take its course.”

”You're still young and you've got plenty of time. There's no hurry. Xiaoning, I miss you so much, it's driving me crazy. I want to go back to S Nation to see you.”

”I want to see you too, but I can't do that right now. I have to lie low for a period of time. Shi Xiaoyu doesn't know yet that I'm still alive. Neither does she know where you are. Now that her son has become the president, it'd be hard for you to leave S Nation again if you come back, even if you do it stealthily. I'll go abroad to visit you when I have the chance to, alright?”

”Alright, my mind will be put at ease as long as you're alive and well,” said Shi Qingzhou, who understood her predicament.

”Okay, I will.”

After ending the call, An Xiaoning headed downstairs. As she was making her way down the flight of stairs, she strangely felt a sudden weakness in her legs, which she suspected to be the sequela of having her ankles bound in chains.

Upon seeing An Xiaoning, Auntie Chen immediately instructed the servants to serve the dishes that had already been prepared.

”Young Madam, here are all your favorite dishes.”

”Auntie Chen… don't call me 'Young Madam,' I'm no longer the Young Madam of this house. You may just call me Xiaoning.”

Auntie Chen smiled and said, ”How can I do that? I wouldn't dare to address you by your name without Young Sir's permission. Besides, you used to be Young Madam and you will continue to be Young Madam again in the future, even if you're not now.”

An Xiaoning was speechless. ”You may address me however you'd like then, Auntie Chen,” An Xiaoning said with a grin.

She then pulled the chair and took a few sniffs of the food. ”Auntie Chen, you make the best dishes. I'll savor them slowly,” An Xiaoning exclaimed in delight.

”Young Madam, you must tell me which dishes you'd like to eat in the future. I'll prepare them for you. Also…” Auntie Chen lowered her voice and whispered, ”Young Sir has been very concerned about you lately. When you were not around, Young Sir would go to the martial arts academy. The house would be empty most of the time. Young Sir lost his sense of humor and would be extremely stern all day. I finally saw Young Sir giggling a few times today now that you're back. That's really great.”

Slightly taken aback, An Xiaoning smiled and asked, ”Where did he go?”

”Young Sir has gone to fetch Little Sir.”

”They should be home soon then. I reckon Yiheng hasn't had his lunch yet. I'll wait for him to come home before eating.”

”Why don't you dig in first, Young Madam? Little Sir will make it home in time.”

”Sounds good too. Auntie Chen, you may go get some rest. You don't have to accompany me.”

”Alright, I'll excuse myself then.” Auntie Chen turned around and handed her apron to the servants.

”Sis!” Mei Yangyang's voice could be heard even before she showed up.

Mei Yangyang zoomed inside the living room while the rest of them hurriedly chased after her.

There were two married couples.

”We thought we heard Qingyan wrongly. Turns out he was telling the truth. Look at the way she's holding her chopsticks, she's alive!” Long Tianze exclaimed.

Mei Yangyang smacked him and chided, ”Of course she's alive.”

”Have you guys eaten yet? If you haven't, come join me. There are so many dishes on the table,” said An Xiaoning.

”Hehe, I won't stand on ceremony then,” said Long Tianze, who took a seat immediately.

Jin Qingyue and Ling Ciye followed suit.